I2-Republic of Indonesia (Ethnic and Political Divisions ( 4 leading…

these major cultural streams in Indonesian society are reinforced by geographical divisions

coalition govts: six cabinet changes from 1950-1957

1957 election results (first election) : all parties won app. equal votes --> did not manage to resolve inter-party rivalries or conflicts but accentuated them--> election failed to fashion consensus --> did not produce a strong cabinet with a solid backing in parliament